Bayer Crop Science Graduate Scholar (Apprentice Field Scientist)

.pre {white-space: pre-wrap;}
Your tasks and responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this role, Bayer
Crop Science Graduate Scholar (Apprentice Field Scientist), are
to:

Plan, manage and conduct both internal and external
research trials to obtain data defining the biological activity of
experimental compounds identified as candidates for new product
development with some direct supervision from the Regional
Manager. All functions are conducted within approved company
policies, procedures, and budgets. This position is designed
to be a training position where the incumbent will, over a two to
three year period, become familiar with Bayer's field research and
technical service testing programs and techniques. The
incumbent will receive training that will aid in qualifying for
Field Development and Technical Service positions that come
available;

New Product Development: Learn and eventually
be responsible for the appropriate design and timely completion of
all biological performance studies for compounds in the field
development phase of new product discovery and development. Must
interpret trial data, report results, and provide recommendations
for development of new or existing compounds to the appropriate
management;

Technology Exchange: Support Technology Station
activities by assisting with product evaluation, efficacy and
benefit demonstrations. Make presentations within Bayer Crop
Science and on occasion to at scientific meetings; Network
with peers from Technical Service and Product Development to learn
and exchange information on Bayer products and business, and to
optimize Bayer Crop Science resources;

Safety: Responsible for field safety in
handling and storage of pesticides, vehicle, and equipment used to
conduct field trials;

Team Based Activities: Cooperate with
Technology Station personnel, Field Development, Technical Services
and Market Support teams to conduct biological trials in crops not
readily available at other locations. Provide as needed support to
regional field reps to minimize the impact of periodic work
overloads;

Professional Growth: Maintain an active
status in appropriate professional societies and industry groups.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations at
meetings.

.pre {white-space: pre-wrap;}
Who you are

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of
our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position,
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the
following:

Required Qualifications:

The Graduate Scholar should have a minimum of a
research/thesis-based Master of Science degree in a biological or
agricultural science with some experience in the design,
implementation, and evaluation of field research for pesticide
efficacy;

Working knowledge in one pest control
discipline;

Communication and human relations skills are
necessary to perform the duties of the position, influence decision
makers and project a positive Bayer technical image. Analytical,
organizational and planning skills are required to manage the
workload according to relative importance to company
objectives;

Knowledge of the relative importance to Bayer sales
efforts of crops in the region is required to facilitate effective
priority setting;

Advanced interpersonal skills are required for
effective interaction with key influencers. Problem solving is both
reactive and proactive, and involves collaboration with the
Regional Manager, Product Development Managers, Technical Service
Representatives, Sales Representatives, Registrations, and external
customers;

It is desirable that the incumbent be capable of
operating experimental and commercial spray equipment and
laboratory equipment;

He/she must obtain and maintain pesticide
applicator certification for the geographic area of responsibility;

Candidates and incumbents must be able to conduct
research protocols as assigned and have basic skills in the use of
MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel software;

The incumbent must also be willing to learn
corporate administrative programs and field trial data management
programs for entering and summarizing data.

.pre {white-space: pre-wrap;}
Your application
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and you have the "Passion to Innovate" and the "Power to Change", we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.